Food and drink

Bulgaria's food industry has suffered an estimated BGN 12 M (EUR 6 M) in damages as a result of Russia's ban on food imports from the EU, Agriculture Minister Desislava Taneva has said.

Ooho, an edible water bottle created by Skipping Rocks Lab in London promises to solve the huge problems created by the use of plastic bottles.

Although convenient, the plastic bottles generate enormous amount of waste and are also a health hazard, while this product’s membrane is edible, biodegradable and very cheap to make.

Pies are among the most popular dishes in Greece and they are offered in a variety of shapes, sizes and fillings in almost every region in Greece.

Thanks to the locally produced fresh ingredients, the traditional pies that originate from the Greek islands or the towns and villages of the Greek mainland are truly unique.

A fat cat in western Turkey has shed more than five kilograms in four months after its owner hospitalized the pet.

Named "Ta? Kafa" (Stone Head), referring to a Turkish expression for a dumb person, the five-year-old cat was recently taken to the animal treatment center of Nilüfer district in the Bursa province by its owner.

A Sydney cafe that was the site of a deadly siege reopened on March 20, with a staffer who was held captive for 16 hours returning to work in a bid to heal.
     

Who says the gyro market is cooling down in the States, if anything the craze seems to be developing into a permanent fixture on US diners’ plates.
Illinois-based Grecian Delight Foods has emerged as one of the fastest growing Greek ethnic food producers in the United States, now holding some 40% of the share of the gyros market in the major market.

Romania may begin the export of frozen pork to China, after pork producer Smithfield Romania has received the approval to be registered in the country in question, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) informed.

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The 1.20 minute YouTube video clip showing a little girl bursting with laughter as her mum eats tortilla chips has gone viral as it makes people forget their problems and focus on the simple joys. Timothy W states that chips are the only crunchy foods that get the baby to laugh, though he admits that water drinking also amuses the baby.

VRSAC - Vinofest, an international wine fair that will be held for the 10th time in Vrsac, northeastern Serbia, on March 20-21, will bring together about 60 exhibitors displaying over 200 different wines and draw some 2,000 or more visitors.

Bulgaria has been plagued by a lasting downward trend in milk prices for a 12 month in a row and needs a quick solution to cope with the situation in the dairy sector, according to Agriculture Minister Desislava Taneva.